Brightening Serum Star Ingredient Spotlight: White Lily / Pancratium Maritimum What: Pancratium maritimum Derived from: a rare white lily Function: melanogenesis (melanin production) inhibitor How it works: Pancratium maritimum limits dendrite capabilities. In this case, dendrites are responsible for activating melanin transfer, an important step in melanogenesis. Pancratium maritimum also reduces a melanin-producing hormone. White lily extract is a key ingredient in Kahina Brightening Serum. Combined with argan oil, aloe vera, wakame and other powerful all-natural ingredients, it helps achieve a more radiant, even skin tone.